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Was IL a Crianne1

JUDGE MONTGOMERY IN DOUBT ABOUT POINT IN THE
NAvY-voUCHER CASE.
Yesterday afternoon, in the case Of Granville A.
Whitaker, indicted On charge OF presenting false
claims on the Navy Medical Bureau In 1888 before
the Criminal Court, the testimony was continued
after The STARS report closed.
Mr.. Chandler called the attention OF DIR. Wales
the witness. to his annual report to the Secretary
OF the Navy, and asked II the bureau was embar-
Passed for want of suf1cient appropriations to
supply needed books and Instruments in 1884
which was objected to by the prosecution on the
ground that If the funds appropriated for books
were exhausted and books had been paid for
through false bills representing them different
Character or supplies, the officer connivtng at the
scheme should be indicted also. The court over
ruled the objection stating that he did not feel
caled upon u settle the practice OF the Depart
mentS. Tue question was, had the defense a right
10 snow that the goods were actually furnished
and that In response to a suggestion Of an off1cer
OF The Government instead OF the real character
OF the goods being certified. a totally different
article was substituted, and whether a man who
took sucn Vouch r should be convicted OF crime.
He had serious doubt whether 1t was a crime. At
this point court adjourned until Monday morning
az 10 O'CLOCK Judge Montgomery cautioned the
Jury against reading the papers or discussing the
ease OUTSIDE - =
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IRISHNEN GREATLY lRRITATED.
Lord Hartington's Approaching Visit 90
Ireland May Cause Trouble.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR:
LONDON, Nov. l9.--It il diricult to describe the
irritation which Lord Hartington's approaching
visit to Dublin is causing In Irish circles. The
visit was. I believe, suggested by Mr.. Goschen,
who is furious unionist, but bad tactician. The
result may be a sad collapse among the wilder
Ir.shmen. There Is q feeling that Harrington
ought not TO be allowed to speak, and an attempt
may be made TO break up his meetings. The Irish
especially resent the endeavor OF the unionist
leaders TO impress the English people with an idea
that they have captured Dublin, where they have
not more than ten thousand followers, all told.
The obvious aim OF the government policy is, as
MI. Labouchere says, Ito transfer the control OF
OF twenty" and so get an excuse for more crushing
measures OF coercion.
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WHAT EDWARD 7. DAVIS TOLD THE COURr-O
YEAR IN THE PENITENTIAxY.

WHAT EDWARD 7. DAVIS TOLD THE CoURr-ONI
YEAR IN THE PENITENTIA1Y.
In the Criminal Court to-day E ward T. Davis,
who few days ago pleaded guilty to the grand
larceny OF $50 in money from Somerv1lle Sons,
was called for sentence. Mr.. T. F. Miller made an
appeal on the ground that he was intoxicated and
was in bad company. Davis admitted that he had
previously been convicted here OF embezzlement,
but said that drinking had led him to that as well
as to his last crime. He asked the court to be len
Judge Montgomery. on questioning, was told by
the prisoner that he was unable 10 remember tax
Ing the money. Mr.. Miller explained that Davis,
finding the money in his pocket, knew that he was
guilty. The record OF the evidence was read, and
MIR. Miller claimed that IL showed that IL was the
work OF drunken man. The court said that, with
a sincere hope that Davis would come back bet
ter man, he would give him the lowest sentence
one year In the penitentiary at Albany.
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THE SMALL TALK OF LONDON.
Drum, naOnd Wolf Going 20 Persia-New
Literary Schemes.


Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, Nov. 19.-Mr. Gladstone may possibly
winter in the South OF France.
Sir Henry Drummond Wolf believe, has ac-
cepted the Persian embassy. He is poor and wants
the c5. 700 year. His recommendation TO Persia
Is his fathers wonderful career In that country.
Lord Wolyerton died worth about &C. ooo, 600.
Lady Wolverton, hear, is his sole legatee.
William X. Vanderbilt is said by Vanity Fair to
have purchased number OF costly articles left by
King Louis. OF Bavaria.
Walter Besant is about TO start new literary
venture called the Peoples Palace Magdzine.
Rider Haggard Is going on a lecturing tour
through America with stanley Little.
II. L. Watts forthcoming translation OF "Don
Quixote" will be issued in f1ve volumes, and Will
be as nearly as possible a literal rendering from
the original. II viii contain new biography OF
Cervantes.
Prof. Sayce and Francis Percival are leaving
England for Cyprus, with view to fresh archeo-
logical research.
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Affairs I'm West Washinxton.

REAL ESTATE SALI.-Mr. c. 81. Fckling real es-
tate agent reports the foowlng sale of lots 63 and
"a, In square 10 unimproved, for Margaret Edes TO
Jas OR. Kuhns, for 81, 600 cash.
NOrEa-A handsome residence Is being erected
on n street, between 30th and 31st streets, for
Louis c. Kengla.--The ent1H front OF the Aged
Women's Home, on 32d street, Is being removed, as
IL was thought to be unsafe.-No arrests have
been made In this precinct for two days
a m.-Great Falls, temperature, 43; condition, 36;
receiving reservoir, temperature, 20; condition at
north connection, 80; condition at south connec-
ton, 36 distributing reservoir, temperature 40;
condition at infuenJ gate house, 80; condition at
erauent gate-house, 36 High tide In the river to
day at 1057 q. m: low tide at 8 40 p. M.
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CABINET CRISIS AT PARIS.
fsouyier Resigns mn the ChambsP
Voting ON InterpeIlation.

PARIS Nov. l9.-Soon after the chamber OF depu-
ties met to-day the extreme left moved an Inter-
pellation OF the government the question OF It's
domestic policy. A motion was made by the min-
istry 10 postpone the debate. This motion was re-
1ected by a vote OF 3ss 10 242. Prime MiLister
Rouyier immediatey announced the Resignation o
the cabinet
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SENT TO THE WORKHoUsE.-Frank Norris, alias
sShy Frank" was arraigned In the Police Court
this morning, charged with being suspicious per-
son. Detective Horne testified that the defendant
came here some time ago with q crowd OF boys
from Missouri; that he has no home and does not
work. Witness said that ne committed a burglary
In Baltimore with some boys some time ago. and
that he Is in the habit Of hanging about poorooms
boys" said the Judge. Detectives Mahon and Ran
and Omcer WeedOn gave similar testimony and
the defendant was given ninety days In default OF
bonds.
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THE RUSSIAN AUroCRsr PARTICULARLY CokDtkL =


THk RUSSIAN AltoCRAT PARTICULARLY C0kDIAL TO
MARD BISMARCK.
BERIIS, Nov. lq.-At the state banquet, last eve
ming. the car, IN response TO a toast lifted his
glass and bowed In a particularly friendly manner
20 Prince Bismarck. Prince william ard Prince
bismarck held u conference at the house of the
latter to-day.
Emperor william has conferred the order OF the
Black Eagle upon Count SchOuyalon, the Russian
ambassador at Berlin.
MUST NFLUENCE THE BUIGARIAN QUESTION.
MOSCOW, Nov. lathe MOSCOW t,dzs te says;
The meeting OF the car aud En- perOr William
yesterday must influence the Bulg Irian question.
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TO CONSIDER THE RAILROAD ID
PROBLEM.
The District Commissioners Meet Sena.
tor Ingalls' Subcommiitee To-day.


The District Commissioners met Senators In
gals and Harris OF the senate District committee,
at The Capitol to-day, and they held an Informal
talk In regard to local interests likely to come be-
fore Congress this winter The principal subject
discussed was the adjustment Of the steam
and street railroad question, which WAS
referred to q subcommittee at the last
session Of Congress- This subcommittee
consists of Senators ingalls, lchairman), spooner,
Chace, Harris and Vance. They win hold a meet
ing next Monday, when 1t is expected that all the
memoers OF the subcommittee will be present. In
talking to STAR reporter on the subject OF the
steam and street railroads to-day. Senator ingalls,
said: "You may state that the subcommittee Will
earnestly endeavor TO reach an early and proper
solution OF this matter. For my part am In full
accord with the public sentiment on the question
and II has been my chief ambition for ten years TO
get settled for the best interests OF the District
we shall give our best attention to II with the
view OF formulating report that will meet the
sanction OF Congress and the citizens" senator
ingalls, remarked that there would not be any pub
lie hearings granted on the subject as It had been
up once before the committee, and on that occa-
sion the several interests were all given an oppOr.
tunity TO state their views OF the case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-19

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The Houston Switchmen.s Strike.
PASSENGER TRAINS MOVING. BUT NO ATTEMPT 10 MOVE
FREIGHT

CHICAGO, Nov. ia Houston, Tex, special
says: The strike OF the yard sw .tchUieu ot the
southern PaciEc Railway, Atlantic system, stIll
continues. While the Passenger trains leave on
time no freight trains have departed from tho
depot since the strike commenced Yesterday the
ofncials OF the road closed the shops and freight
oce at this point ana also closed the lsrge shops
at Harrisburg, six miles below the Houston and
Buffalo bayou The movement on the part OF the
railroad company has thrown 800 men cut OF em-
plOyment. The officials say they Will not resume
work again until the strike ends. A committee q
citizens went ~ the striking swtchmen but failed
TO settle the trouble. IL Is believed that ali the
yard men In Houston are about TO strike.
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THE FISHERIES COMMISSION.
The British Members Presented Z
the President To-Day.
Mr. nArARD AND MINISTER WEST PIRFoRM rHR N.
TRoDUcroNs-rHE CONFERENCES Begin ON NON.
DAT At THE STATE DEPARTMENT.


DAT At THE srATE DEPARTMENT..
The British members OF the fisheries commits.
sion were presented to the President at noon to-
day BY secretary Bayard. Mr.. Chamberlain, Sir
Charles Tupper, Minister West and the British at.
taches OF the commission called at the state De.
partment at An earlier hour, and were accompanied
from there TO the White House by Mr. Bayard.
The usual formalities were observed. Mr.. Cham
Derain and Sir Chas. Tupper were presented by
West. The President received them In the library
on the second noor. Mr.. Bayard entered the room
with Mr.. chamberlain alone and presented him to
the Fresloent, the rest of the party waiting out
side. After few words were exchanged, the Sec
retary OF state left the room and returned In q
to s Ss ns
West to Introduce the rest of the party. After a
the party returned to their hotel
tn. CONFERENCE ROOM.
The conferences Of the commission will prob
ably begin on Monday. They will meet in the
diplomatic reception room, which ad1oins Secre-
tary Bayard's room in the State Department. It
Is rather richly furnished in manner appropriate
for the purpose It is long room with four win
dows looking to the south. 1t Is provided with
two long conference tables OF heavy ebony with
Russia leather tops, at which the commission
v VIII ss Tne chairs ] and sofas with which the
'cl0th OF gold" OF rich Persian pattern. The
walls are hung with Oil portraits OF American
StaOoouAou, dluOuS lucm CQdC OF MI. Blame.
TALKING WITH NEWSPAPER MEN.
Hon. Joseph CHAMBERLAIN met about twenty news
paper men by appointment at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon and told them in diplomatic language
that he had nothing to tell them. In reply to
many questions he said: "As far as our Side Is
concerned, we have full power to deal with all
contentious that may exist between Canada and
the United states. think the results OF our de-
liberation, SO FAR as the fishery question Is con-
cerced, VIII be new treaty, based upon the many
treaties that exist at present-a treaty that shall
embody the decisions OF the convention on the
disputed points OF the old ones. The findings OF
the English side will undoubtedly be ratified by
parliament, but, OF course, l can express no
opinion as 10 what your Senate may say to what
the American gentlemen suggest. do not believe
we Will discuss the subject OF commercial union
between the United States and Canada It is a
question not likely 10 be presented to us. Canada
Is ON record against 1t. England cannot take the
Initiative, ana hardly think the American Gov
ernment Will moot 1t. On Monday the convention
will come together formally In the chamber set
aside for US at the State Department building. "
He dld not attach any importance TO the deciara-
uons OF some Canadian papers that his coming to
Amerca on this mission WOuld lead
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Acquitted ON a Charge OF Murder.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Nov. la.-A verdict 0f NOT
guilty was rendered this morning. In the case OF
George Prlestus and John Seinsnirk, Hungarians.
charged with the murder OF John Motna, also q
Hungarian. The three men with Cthers engaged
In quarrel near Hazleton in August last. and
Motna was so badly beaten aud stabbed that ho
died at the hospital here In october.
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The Milwaukee Ma,.scr~. strike.

LIKELY TO ASSUME LAkGkk PhOHUkITONs.
MILWAUKEE. Nov. lathe masters strike ~
likely 10 assume larger proportions The brewers
have decided not 20 handle malt made by non
union workmen, and as three brewing establish.
ments have declined 10 yield 10 this stipulation Q
strike OF the brewers employed In them T. looked
for. The brewer1es affected are the Cream City.
and Gettelmann and Miller establishments.
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THE GRAND STAIRWAY.
1t May be Ready for COngressmen Z
Climb Before January.

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN PROGRESS AT THE CAPITOL
THE HEATING AND vENTILATING APPARATUS OF
THE sENATE-A NEW ELECTRIC LIGHT TO BE TRIED.
The grand stairway is the feature OF greatest
public interest In connection with the work Of ter
race improvement In progress at the Capitol In
der the terms OF the contract the northern stair
way was TO have been completed before now but
owing TO delays In getting material from the quar-
rles the work Is considerably behind. 1t Is being
pushed forward with as much expedition as posi-.
BILE, and 1t Is hoped that the one stairway may be
completed by the first Of next month. This will
be accomplished II the weather shall continue
mild enough to permit outdoor work: but should
cold weather interfere the completion OF the one
stairway may be delayed until the first OF Janu-
ary. AS almost the entire force OF workmen
is now concentrated upon the northern stairway
It's progress from day to-day isplainly visible.
STEEP ASCENT.
The contract calls for the completion of the en-
tire improvement, terraces and stairways, by the
first Of next July. For the present and until one
stairway shall be completed the entrance to the
Capitol from the west is through the sub-base-
ment The door is reached by means OF a plank
walk to the left OF the old stairway The ascent
Is very steep, put it is the best that can be
done just now. AL the machinery OF the two new
elevators. one in each wing OF the Capitol, has
been put In place and tested. They are both CON-
plete with the exception OF the cars and these
the END or next week the new elevators wiz be
running.
IN THE SENATE WING.
During the recess numerous Improvements have
been made in the machinery OF the Senate wing.
Two new boilers Of 300-horse power, combined,
have been put in, and the boilerroom has been en-
lareed and Its ventilation improved. The air-duct
has been Increased from capacity or 4S TO 100
square feet. The Senate boilers have to provide
motlve-pOwer for the heating apparatus, and run
nve steam engines and nve pumps The space
heated Is about three million cubic feet. In warm
weather the power Is used for cooling the senate
wing. The ventilating apparatus has been greatly
improved, In addition to The enlargement and ex-
tension OF the air-duct. When competed the duct
Will terminate in the grounds at a stone tower to
correspond In size and shape with that on the
House side.
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.
The Edison electric light outfit is being taken out
OF the Senate wing and in its place the Sawyer
Man. CO. is to put in plant This plant is put in
entirely at the expense OF the company with the
view OF demonstrating its claim OF superiority II
aiter adequate trial the light shall prove satisfac-
Tory. the contract for lighting will be awarded
TO that company. The plant will provide for about
one Thousand lights, OF which number four hun
ored and f0rty are TO 60 over the ceiling OF the
Senate chamber The Secretary's Office lobby
onciai reporters room, several committee rooms
ana the restaurant will also be lighted by
electricity.
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District Government Affairs.

-
The Commissioners have changed the wacon
stand In the space between II street and New York
avenue, at their Intersection with l3ta street. TO
the space between tue south curb line CT II street
and the south curb line OF the parking In the ceD-
ter OF New York avenue Immediately west OF 18th
street
The Commissioners refuse 20 rescind their order
forbidding the issuance OF a license or permit TO
hold entertainments AT No. LOG X street north.
west
AN OLD CLAM SETTLED.
The long pending suit OF the District against tho
Alexandra and Washington Railroad has been
settled. Gen. Eppa Hunton has collected for the
In cash 70 the Commissioner and the balance pat0
by check In favor OF Commissioner Webb. f1vo
thousand dollars were paid In att0f ney9 ooe9
commissions, and general expenses
A LADY ASSAULTED IN FkEDExscx. Mp.-Hn
the STREETS OF Frederick, Nd, about half-past D
O'Clock Last night on her way home from church,
was assaulted by Geo. Parrish. coicreo man,
knocked down and badly Injured her cfiee
brought assistance and the negro ran away Win
men In hot pursuit. He managed 70 got away In
the woods. There q tax OF lynchfng aim whom
caught He has Juss nnisheo . tern N ne pseAs
tenuazy.
SUSPECTED on STEALING HoRsE-o1cer Breen
suspicion ofhavtng stolen ahorse nom some IN
known penon The prisoner gave his name e
John ThonaA He Is evidently countrymau ana
10 about twenty-one years old BE went % tho
bazaar on Louisiana avenue this morning win .
Tor whatever Il would bring. Tne prisoner sai1
the animal belonged 70 Joeeph Lacey, living neak
Fa1rfax Court Hou1o, Virginia, and who had uano
him here with the animal 20 sell for him H -
niss thai the animal was stoleR.
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THE UMBRELLA HOMICIDE.
Judge Montgomery Sentences Jones
ingt0n.

In the Criminal Court this morning the case OF
Beverly Jones, colored, was called for sentence
He was convicted some days ago OF manslaughter
In having caused the death OF Robert b. Morris, q
white man, at q etable In south Washington by
thrusting an umbrella into his eye during quar-
REL Mr. T. F. Miller said that they did not propose
to except to the verdict, and he submitted that
Jones had borne good reputation. The court ex-
pressed desire 10 learn more OF him, and his
mother was called and testified that he was good
boy and had given her little trouble. Jones said
In his own behalf that he had been arrested but
once before and asked the mercy OF the court. The
court said that the verdict was a Just one, and
Jones should feel thankful to the Jury for It. for
had they found verdict OF murder the court
would have been satisfied. He could not under
stand the ferOciousnesS OF the assault in man OF
good reputation. 1t was bad case-one OF those
700 frequent In this city, where the situation OF a
iairs was becoming depiorable. something should
De done to stop this ruffanism. While he would
De JUSTIFIED In imposing the extent OF the law a
sentence, he would fix the sentence at six years In
the penttentiary and flne OF $780,
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Why they Threw stones.
TEN LITTLE BOYS WHO BROKE rRR WINDOW OF /
MEDICAL COLLEGE

TEN LITTLE BOYS WHO BROKE TRR WINDOW OF A
MEDICAL COLLEGE.
Ten small boys, who atteni school at the
Webster building, corner of 10th and streets,
were airaigned before Judge Smell this morning
cha ged with destroying private property, 1t being
alleged that they broke nine panes OF glass in the
Georgetown Medical College building, on street,
adjoining the school, Tony Paul, one OF their
companions.
"Wnat were the boys throwing stones for?''
asked the attorney.
"They were throwing stones on the roof to bring
out the man who has dead men in there" an
Swered the boy.
The Judge reprimanded the boys for their con-
duct, and warned them against a repetition OF the
ofYenSe. Two OF the boys were discharged, and
the others we've put under their personal bonds
not to repeat the Onense
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ROCHESTER, N. Y, Nov. lathe striking COM
postors OF the city newspapers and job Offices last
night declared the strfke on. This morning a
number OF strikers applied for work as Individual
and where there were empty cases they were
hired Competent compositors taken on during
the strike win not be discharged TO make room for
strikers
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Treasury AppOintnpent..

The following appointments under civil-service
rules have been made in the Treasury Depart
ment: Robert Bruce Bare, Pennsylvania, 81, 600
class, Secretary's ONCE Arthur d. Conklin New
York. 8, 600 class, Sixth Auditors once Ole l.
Molstad, Illinois, 81 600 class Second Auditors
of1ce. Robert T. Chonstant, Missouri, $500 class,
First Controllers once
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kilograms to The Star.
THE FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS
But President Grevy Means to Stick.
LORD HARTINGTONS IRISH VISIT,
WESTERN FOREST FIRES STILL RAGING
CHAMBERLAIN RECEPTION,
The English Anti.iOme Rulers Fin,
CAuse For Satisfaction I'm L.

Cause For Satisfaction in a.
Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, Nov. le-The unionisi newspapers
nearly all follow the lead or the Tunes In repre-
senting Joseph Chamberlain's reception as tn
umphant refutation Of the report tnat America s
feeling is all In favor OF home rue. T. p. O'Con-
nor, writing to the Daily Ne'cs. says that many OF
the leading figures at the Chamberlain banquet
were present at Justin McCarthy's Also and points
out that the latter entertainment would be de-
scrfbed as q meeting OF dynamiters and foreign
pay masters OF the Irish consprators.
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To be Assistant Secretary.
Mr.. GEO. l. RIvRS, OF NEW YORK, APPOINTED no TN
STATE DEPARTMENT VACANCY

STATE DEPARTMENT VACANCY,
MI. George l. Rives, member OF the New York
bar, has been offered and has accepted the posi-
tion OF First Assistant Secretary OF State left va
cant by the retirement Of Mr.. Porter Mr. Rives Is
of Virginia family. His grandfather was Sen
ator from Virginia, and served twice as American
minister at Paris. He was born in New York in
1849, and graduated from Columbia College
in the class Of 1868. He then entered Trinity Col
lege, University OF Cambridge England and grad
uated as NTH wrangler in 1872, and in 1873 re-
ceived the university prize for the Shakespearfan
essay. On returning home from England he en-
graduation began his profession In New YORK,
which he has since pursued. He ts one OF the
trustees OF columbia College and a trustee Of the
democrat